17 Brazilian recipes for all your FIFA World Cup watching

Marnely Rodriguez-Murray is the author of the food blog Cooking with Books. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, she has worked as an overnight bread baker in Colorado and a chocolate maker in Virginia. She currently resides ...

Soccer fans are the hungriest of fans

The world is about to explode into celebration with the FIFA World Cup taking place in Brazil these next few weeks. Here are some delicious recipes to create at home to get you in the mood.

The World Cup is in full swing, and what better what to celebrate than to recreate some authentic and inspired Brazilian food in your own home kitchen? Brazilian food is based on fresh produce, great spice combinations, the addition of dried nuts and fruits to savory dishes and a variety of sweet desserts that will satisfy even the hungriest of fans.

1. Brazilian cheese bread recipe

Blog: Autumn Makes & Does

2. Brazilian chicken turnovers recipe

Blog: Dinners Dishes & Desserts

Packed with dried fruit, nuts, chicken and spices, these Brazilian chicken turnovers are served alongside an avocado-yogurt dipping sauce that cools the blend of spices.

3. Acai breakfast bowls recipe

Blog: Cooking with Books

Start your day with these acai breakfast bowls packed with dried fruit, nuts and more, and you'll be ready to tackle everything that comes your way.

4. Brazilian grilled flank steak recipe

Blog: My Man's Belly

Brazilian grilled flank steak is grilled to perfection and marinated in a mixture of fresh herbs, peppers and spices for a flavorful cut of meat to accompany your side dishes.

5. Brazilian fish stew recipe

Blog: What's Gaby Cooking

Brazilian fish stew, also known as moqueca, is loaded with authentic flavors like palm oil, garlic and fresh herbs. They all come together with mahimahi and shrimp to make this a Brazilian dish not to be forgotten.

6. Brazilian coconut rice recipe

Blog: Oh, Sweet Basil

Brazilian coconut rice, best served alongside fresh fish stew or even grilled steak, is best when piping hot. The tender coconut brings an amazing aroma to the simple dish.

7. Shrimp and yuca bowl recipe

Blog: Cynthia Presser, Cooking with a Twist

This shrimp and yuca bowl, also known as escondidinho de camarão, is an authentic Brazilian dish using fresh shrimp and yuca root, ingredients found in Brazil and all over the world now.

8. Brigadeiro recipe

Blog: What's Gaby Cooking

Brigadeiro, the most classic and easiest Brazilian dessert you'll ever make, is basically just three ingredients. Give it a try before the game.